Sr Project Manager - Ztek Consulting INC
Richmond, VA
About the Job
Job Title: Sr Project Manager
Location: Richmond, VA
Position Type: Contract
Duration: 6 / 12 Month
Work Type: Onsite
Rate: Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.
Job Description:
Interviews will be IN PERSON ONLY
ON SITE 4-5 days a week REQUIRED
REPLACING 746126 - mgr not finding candidates with the sr level experience in managing HIGH-COMPLEXITY, HIGH-RISK projects
($10M +)
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Virginia State Police is looking for a Project Manager with 10+ years of experience in the field.
A PM is needed to address and coordinate the replacement of the existing criminal history systems utilized by the Virginia State Police.
The Project Manager will work with Business Analysts, program manager and serve as the liaison between the business community/end users and the IT organization.
The project manager is responsible for managing the project scope, schedule and budget and reporting to VSP IT management and the business stakeholders/owners on a weekly basis or as agreed upon.
The successful candidate must have the following qualifications:
* Active Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP)certification REQUIRED
* Documented high-risk project management experience
* Completion of a Category 1 or 2 Commonwealth project of $5M or more, OR completion of non-COV project with a value greater than $10M as PM of record.
Duties may include managing/coordinating a Request for Proposal (RFP) process composed of RFP related tasks such the review and assistance with drafting of the evaluation criteria, contract terms, RFP format, and other procurement-related documentation in coordination with the VSP procurement staff.
The project manager will assist the VSP IT Division staff in responding to vendor queries, performing the vendor evaluation process and contract negotiations as necessary. The PM will direct the Business Analyst throughout the project to ensure the objectives and requirements for a new system are fully defined. The PM will oversee the vendor efforts on the design, development and implementation of the solution and will coordinate with the vendor PM and VSP IT Division and business stakeholders/owners as needed.
The Project Manager, in coordination with the Business Analyst, will be responsible for the identification, analysis, tracking and recommending appropriate actions to project issues including those that are technology related. They will also be responsible for the identification and management of project risks. The PM, coordinating with the VSP IT Division, will provide overall direction to the vendor as to any interfaces to existing VSP (and non-Agency) systems. In general, the PM is responsible for the coordination and completion of the assigned projects that will result in the design, execution, delivery and implementation of a new VSP criminal history system.
ABOUT Ztek:
Website: www.ztekinc.com
Ztek Consulting Inc is a minority- and woman-owned business enterprise that leverages a unique blend of human talent, machine learning algorithms, and artificial intelligence to provide customized talent management solutions for clients. Ztek's diversity-focused hiring models have proven successful, particularly in hiring veterans. The company's veteran-focused hiring and deployment program, Z-V.E.T, matches skilled veterans with clients' needs in various areas.
Disclaimer:
Ztek is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Ztek is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at hrd@ztekinc.com Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Ztek encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Ztek does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. 1324b.